Designation of Judges as Observers and Alternates in the Elections for Regional Governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines on 29 April 2017
On April 26, 2017, the Supreme Court of the Philippines issued Administrative Order No. 62-2017, designating judges as official observers and alternates for the elections of Regional Governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) scheduled for April 29, 2017. This designation was made in response to a request from the IBP National President and aligns with the organization's by-laws. The appointed judges are required to report on the election outcomes and any incidents of prohibited practices within ten days post-election. Various judges across different regions, including Greater Manila, Northern Luzon, and Mindanao, have been assigned specific venues and times for their observation duties.
April 26, 2017
SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 62-2017
| RE | : | Designation of Judges as Observers and Alternates in the Elections for Regional Governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on 29 April 2017 |
Acting on the letter dated 17 April 2017 of Atty. Rosario T. Setias-Reyes, IBP National President, requesting the designation of official court observers in the elections of IBP Regional Governors for 2017-2019 pursuant to Section 15, Article 1 of the By-Laws of the IBP, the judges listed below are hereby designated as official observers and alternates in the IBP regional elections to be held simultaneously on 29 April 2017 at different venues.
As observers and alternates, judges concerned will coordinate with the Chapter President in their respective areas. Within ten (10) days from the date of the election, a report should be submitted to the Office of the Court Administrator which should include the following: a list of the duly elected governors; any incident that may constitute any prohibited acts and practices relative to elections provided for in Section 14, Article 1 of the By-Laws of the IBP; and any other matter that in their opinion should be brought to the attention of the Court.
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GREATER MANILA |
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Venue |
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Library, 4/F Manila City Hall Padre Burgos Avenue, Ermita, Manila |
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Time |
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10:00 A.M. |
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Observer |
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Hon. REYNALDO A. ALHAMBRA RTC, Branch 53, Manila |
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Alternate |
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Hon. THELMA B. MEDINA RTC, Branch 32, Manila |
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NORTHERN LUZON |
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Venue |
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IBP People's Building, Justice Hall Compound Baguio City |
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Time |
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10:00 A.M. |
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Observer |
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Hon. MA. LIGAYA V. ITLIONG-RIVERA RTC, Br. 5, Baguio City, Benguet |
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Alternate |
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Hon. MIA JOY C. OALLARES-CAWED RTC, Br. 4, Baguio City, Benguet |
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CENTRAL LUZON |
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Venue |
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Agatha Resort Sta. Rita, Guiguinto, Bulacan |
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Time |
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10:00 A.M. |
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Observer |
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Hon. VICTORIA F. BERNARDO RTC, Branch 18, Malolos City, Bulacan |
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Alternate |
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Hon. OLIVIA E. SAMAR RTC, Branch 79, Malolos City, Bulacan |
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SOUTHERN LUZON |
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Venue |
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Rainmakers Lounge, Penthouse 1 Villaraza & Angangco Law Center 11th Avenue corner 39th Street Bonifacio Triangle, The Fort Global City Taguig City, Metro Manila |
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Time |
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9:30 A.M. |
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Observer |
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Hon. TEODORO N. SOLIS RTC, Branch 25, City of Biñan, Laguna |
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Alternate |
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Hon. SONIA Y. CASANO RTC, Branch 3 1, City of San Pedro, Laguna |
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BICOLANDIA |
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Venue |
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Misibis Bay Resort Sto. Domingo, Albay |
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Time |
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11:00 A.M. |
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Observer |
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Hon. ELMER M. LANUZO RTC, Branch 6, Legazpi City, Albay |
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Alternate |
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Hon. FRANK E. LOBRIGO RTC, Branch 3, Legazpi City, Albay |
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EASTERN VISAYAS |
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Venue |
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IBP Social Hall, IBP Building Capitol Compound, Cebu City |
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Time |
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9:30 A.M. |
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Observer |
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Hon. GILBERT P. MOISES RTC, Branch 18, Cebu City, Cebu |
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Alternate |
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Hon. ESTELA ALMA S. CARUSO RTC, Branch 12, Cebu City, Cebu |
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WESTERN VISAYAS |
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Venue |
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D. Phaidon Resort Hotel Pandan, Antique |
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Time |
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10:00 A.M. |
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Observer |
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Hon. FRANCISCO S. GUZMAN RTC, Branch 12, San Jose, Antique |
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Alternate |
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Hon. MARIO G. ANDRES, JR. (APJ) RTC, Branch 11, San Jose, Antique |
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EASTERN MINDANAO |
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Venue |
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IBP Davao City Chapter Board Room IBP Legal Resource Center |
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Time |
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3:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. |
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Observer |
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Hon. EMMANUEL C. CARPIO RTC, Branch 16, Davao City, Davao del Sur |
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Alternate |
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Hon. RETRINA E. FUENTES RTC, Branch 10, Davao City, Davao del Sur |
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WESTERN MINDANAO |
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Venue |
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4/F Hotel Alindahaw Pagadian City |
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Time |
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10:00 A.M. |
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Observer |
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Hon. DENNIS P. VICOY RTC, Br. 20, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur |
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Alternate |
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Hon. FELIX B. RODRIGUEZ, JR. RTC, Br. 18, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur |
(SGD.) MARIA LOURDES P. A. SERENOChief Justice
(SGD.) ANTONIO T. CARPIOAssociate Justice
(SGD.) PRESBITERO J. VELASCO, JR.Associate Justice